1950 New Orleans Pelicans Statistics

The New Orleans Pelicans of the Southern Association ended the 1950 season with a record of 71 wins and 79 losses, finishing fifth in the SA.

The Pelicans plated 728 runs and allowed 771 runs. Stan Wentzel led hitters with significant playing time with a .314 average. Bob Purkey topped New Orleans with 12 wins, while Bill Kennedy recorded a 3.13 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.

Members of the 1950 New Orleans Pelicans who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Jack Merson, Stan Wentzel, Paul Pettit, Dixie Upright, Al Grunwald, Frank Barrett, Dick Lajeskie, Frank Thomas, Bob Chesnes, Bill Kennedy, Bob Purkey, Leo Wells, Len Yochim, Vern Law, Harry Fisher, Paul LaPalme, Hal Bevan, Lloyd Gearhart, Earl Turner and Nelson King.

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Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.

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